Scope
Reference
C365843
Description
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking early market engagement in preparation for procuring a contract to deliver a research and draft report on the barriers and opportunities for Addiction Treatment Research in the Criminal Justice System. This is not a call for competition, but an opportunity to gather feedback to better understand market capabilities, refine the procurement strategy, and encourage supplier engagement. Interested parties can access the relevant documents via the Atamis system at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome using the contract reference. Suppliers may also submit the completed questionnaire through Atamis but must be registered on the system to do so. Alternatively, questionnaires can be submitted by email to ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk, quoting "AHG: Conducting Addiction Research within the Criminal Justice System" no later than 23/06/2025 5pm.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 June 2025
Engagement process description
We are issuing to the market draft specifications and a questionnaire to gather their views on the requirements and procurement approach. Please use the Atamis link provided and search for the project number.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 July 2025
Contracting authority
DHSC, London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julia Estruga
Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government